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The 12 best children’s books to give this Christmas

With great illustrations and engaging storylines, these books from bestselling authors will make great stocking fillers and gifts for children of all ages

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Twelve books for Christmas.

With Christmas on the horizon, book publishers and authors are busy promoting their latest titles.

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Yet choosing books ­– particularly children’s picture books, where fine illustrations may hide a dull story ­– often requires a bit of time and effort.

So in keeping with the 12-days-of-Christmas theme, we have selected a dozen children’s books from the past year to help you find something suitable to stuff into a youngster’s stocking.

First Day at Skeleton School by Sam Lloyd.
First Day at Skeleton School by Sam Lloyd.

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First Day at Skeleton School, by Sam Lloyd, follows new pupils – zombies, ghosts, werewolves and witches ­– as they go to class and learn how to howl in assembly, float through walls and fly broomsticks under the guidance of schoolmaster Mr Skeleton. The simple story, packed with quirky, colourful characters, will certainly not scare young readers.

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